Office Manager

Office Manager Job Description

Organizes office operations and procedures, such as word processing, bookkeeping, preparation of payrolls, flow of correspondence, filing, requisition of supplies, and other clerical services. Coordinates activities of various clerical departments or workers within department. Evaluates office production, revises procedures, or devises new forms to improve efficiency of workflow. Establishes uniform correspondence procedures and style practices. Formulates procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records. This position is similar to an Office Supervisor, but scope of unit supervised typically involves a larger number of employees and more varied office activities. Position requires experience in the classifications managed along with completion of high school and college courses in the areas managed.: Plans office layouts and initiates cost reduction programs. Reviews clerical and personnel records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness. Prepares activities reports for guidance of management. Prepares employee ratings and conducts employee benefit and insurance programs. May prepare organizational budget and monthly financial reports. May hire and train clerical staff. May compile, store, and retrieve managerial data. (Source: eDOT Job Description)